How to Apply: High School Specialty Programs Chart

IMPORTANT

A PGCPS student identification number is required to apply for a Specialty Program.

Program Location Disclaimer

Specialty Program locations are determined based on district needs and may be relocated as those needs evolve.

High School Specialty Program Application Window Chart

Program Name	Application Window
3D Scholars	Applications for SY2026-2027 High School Specialty Programs are now closed.
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Technology (AEAT) Science & Technology (S/T)	Applications for SY2026-2027 High School Specialty Programs are now closed. Application Window for the 2027-2028 School Year for Non-PGCPS 8th Grade Students and Current 9th Grade PGCPS Students August 10, 2026 - October 9, 2026
Academy of Health Sciences @ PGCC (AHS)	Applications for the 2027-2028 school year are only open for Non-PGCPS 8th Graders and Current PGCPS 8th Graders starting August 10, 2026. Application Window for the 2027-2028 School Year for Non-PGCPS and PGCPS 8th Grade Students August 10, 2026 - October 9, 2026
Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) High School Program	Applications for SY2026-2027 High School Specialty Programs are now closed.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)	Applications for SY2026-2027 High School Specialty Programs are now closed.
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)	Applications for SY2026-2027 High School Specialty Programs are now closed.
Online Program	Apply Now
P-TECH	Applications for SY2026-2027 High School Specialty Programs are now closed.
Lottery Charter Schools	The application window has closed for the 26-27 school year.
Talent Ready	Applications for SY2026-2027 High School Specialty Programs are now closed.

Specialty Programs Information and Application Link Chart

PGC = Prince George’s County
PGCPS =Prince George’s County Public Schools

High School Specialty Program Name & Website	Location(s)	Students considered	Grades Accepted into Program	Application Required		Essay Required	Application
High School Specialty Program Name & Website	Location(s)	Students considered	Grades Accepted into Program	PGCPS Students	PGC residents	Essay Required	Application
3D Scholars Program	Charles H. Flowers HS	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC	Rising 9th grade students	Yes	Yes	No
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Technology (AEAT)	DuVal HS	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC. All current 8th grade PGCPS students are considered. There is no application.	Rising 9th & 10th grade students	No	Yes (Homeschool & Private school students)	No	Applications for the 2027-2028 school year are only open for Non-PGCPS 8th and 9th Grade Students and Current PGCPS 9th Graders starting August 10, 2026.
Academy of Health Sciences @ PGCC (AHS) Health Sciences Teacher Preparation	Prince George’s Community College	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC	Rising 9th grade students	Yes	Yes	No	The PGCPS student application closed December 12, 2025.
Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) HS North VPA South CVPA	Various Locations	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC	HS: 9th - 10th	Yes	Yes	Yes	This application closed December 12, 2025.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)* *All programs are listed below.	Various Locations	PGCPS Students	Rising 9th-11th grade students	Yes	Yes	No	This application closed December 12, 2025.
CTE Programs	Construction and Development Electrical Carpentry HVAC Masonry Plumbing Construction Design	Business Management & Finance Accounting Business Administrative Services Business Management Academy of Finance (NAF) Business Marketing	Consumer Services, Hospitality and Tourism Barbering Cosmetology Culinary Arts Food & Beverage Management (ProStart)	Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology Pre-Engineering - Project Lead the Way (PLTW)	Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources Animal Science Natural Science	Arts, Media and Communication Interactive Media Production Transportation Technologies Autobody Repair Automotive Technician	Information Technology IT Networking Academy (CISCO) Computer Science TalentReady InTECS - Integrating Technology, Engineering, and Computer Science
	Health and Biosciences Biomedical Science: Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Health Professions: Certified Nursing Assistant Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Pharmacy Technician	Human Resources Services - Education Early Childhood Education/Child Care Early Childhood Education/Child Development Associate (CDA) Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM)	Human Resources Services - Safety and Security Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (HSEP) Program: Homeland Security Sciences Pathway Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Pathway	Human Resources Services - Safety and Security (cont.) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Army Navy Air Force Public Safety Academy	Evening High School Program Health Professions: Certified Nursing Assistant Carpentry Culinary Arts	Adolescent Single Parent Program Career Research and Development	Apprenticeship Maryland Program
Immersion Programs	Central High School (Rising French Immersion 12th graders) Largo High School (Chinese Immersion, French Immersion and Spanish Immersion) Rising 9th-11th grade Immersion students	Current Immersion 8th grade students	PGCPS 9th-11th grade student who applies and tests on grade level proficiency in English and the Immersion Language PGCPS 12th grade student who applies and tests on grade level proficiency in English and French	Yes & Proficiency testing (9th Grade Immersion Continuity Students Exempt)	Yes & Proficiency testing (9th Grade Immersion Continuity Students Exempt)	No	Students who want to test into Immersion that are not currently in Immersion must apply to take the test. Testing application is due March 13th for the following school year. Current PGCPS Immersion 8th graders must complete the continuity form (available from the school) and return by closing date. Largo High School Immersion Continuity Application
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)	Various High Schools	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC	Rising 9th and 10th grade students	Yes (TAG Center Continuity Students exempt)	Yes	Yes (TAG Center Continuity Students exempt)	This application closed December 12, 2025.
PGCPS Online Campus	Virtual	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC	7th - 12th grade	Yes	Yes	No	Apply Now
P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early Collect High School)	Frederick Douglass High School	PGCPS students and Residents of Prince George's County	Rising 9th grade students	Yes	Yes	No	This application closed December 12, 2025.
Science & Technology Program (S/T)	Charles H.Flowers Eleanor Roosevelt Oxon Hill	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC. All current 8th grade PGCPS students are considered. There is no application.	Rising 9th & 10th grade students	No	Yes (Homeschool & Private school students)	No	Applications for the 2027-2028 school year are only open for Non-PGCPS 8th and 9th Grade Students and Current PGCPS 9th Graders starting August 10, 2026.
Talent Ready	Largo High School	PGCPS students and Residents of PGC. All current 8th grade PGCPS students are considered. There is no application.	Rising 9th grade students	No	Yes	No